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Upper Caboolture has an estimated 3,933 residents, up from 3,260 at the 2021 Census — a change of 673 people, or 20.6%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 641 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 61.2% of that increase. Density is about 71 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to data examined by AreaSearch, the population of Upper Caboolture is estimated to be approximately 3,933 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 673 individuals (20.6%) from the 3,260 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This calculation combines the ABS estimated resident population of 3,597 in June 2025 with 641 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region maintains a density of 70 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per inhabitant and potential for future expansion. The population expansion rate of 20.6% since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3% and the state average, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 61.2% of the overall population rise, though other factors like natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive results. AreaSearch utilizes projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For locations lacking this coverage, and for periods beyond 2032, Queensland State Government projections from 2023 based on 2021 numbers are implemented. Because these state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 using 2022 data. Future demographic modeling indicates rapid growth, placing the area in the top 10 percent of statistical regions nationwide, with an anticipated increase of 3,487 people to 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing an overall expansion of 80.1% across the 16 years.
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367 new dwellings have been approved in Upper Caboolture over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 19 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 63 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 581, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Upper Caboolture has seen an average of approximately 73 residential building permits issued annually, representing 367 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 533 approvals registered. Given that only 0.9 people per year relocated to the district for every built home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction is matching or exceeding demand, supplying purchasers with extra opportunities and supporting population growth that may outpace current projections, with the average value of these new builds recorded at $315,000. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, development activity in Upper Caboolture is slightly elevated, running 44.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps maintain choices for buyers while supporting property demand.
This rate is notably higher than the national standard, pointing to strong developer confidence. New builds consist of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% multi-unit developments or townhouses, preserving the low-density aesthetic of the area and focusing on family-oriented housing. Having roughly 51 people for every residential approval, Upper Caboolture exhibits characteristics typical of a developing growth corridor. Projections indicate that Upper Caboolture will gain 3,151 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current levels of building activity appear consistent with these future needs, promoting balanced market conditions without driving major price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Upper Caboolture, worth an estimated $13.8 billion. A further 122 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $101.7 billion. 51 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major influences on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 50 projects expected to influence the locality. Important examples include the Baycrown Property Group Development, Lilywood Landings, Aire Lilywood, and the Coles Caboolture River Road project, with the primary projects of concern detailed in the following list.
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Coles Caboolture West (Lilywood Town Centre)
Development of the first shopping centre for the Waraba (formerly Caboolture West) growth area. The Lilywood Town Centre features a 3,500sqm full-line Coles supermarket, Liquorland, approximately 1,190sqm of specialty retail tenancies (medical centre, pharmacy, and dining), and nearly 300 car parking spaces including EV charging stations and click-and-collect bays.
Waraba Priority Development Area
Waraba is Queensland's 36th Priority Development Area, a 2,880 hectare greenfield growth area in the City of Moreton Bay declared on 2 August 2024. Formerly known as Caboolture West, it covers the suburbs of Lilywood, Wagtail Grove, Greenstone, Corymbia and Waraba and is planned to accommodate around 65,000 people in about 25,000 homes and 17,000 jobs over roughly 40 years, including 860 hectares of green space and a fully costed infrastructure plan worth over 2 billion dollars.A 2.4 billion dollar joint Commonwealth-State Infrastructure Activation Fund is supporting delivery of approximately 16,845 homes to mid-2034 within the PDA. The proposed Waraba PDA Development Scheme, which will replace the current Interim Land Use Plan, is on public notification from 18 May to 2 July 2026, with finalisation expected around September 2026; from 18 May 2026, Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) has also taken over development assessment responsibilities from Moreton Bay City Council. Construction is well advanced in Lilywood: Lennium Group's Lilywood Landings estate (705 lots) has delivered its first residents, Stockland's Rivermont (around 2,050 homes across 175 hectares, including a Halcyon over-50s community) began releasing homesites from February 2025 with homes ready to build from early 2026, and AVID Property Group's Vantage Lilywood land lease community (296 homes) started a 17 million dollar clubhouse build in May 2026, with first residents expected in June 2026. Other active developers in the PDA include Baycrown Property Group, Orchard Property Group and KDL Property. State-funded works include a 71 million dollar upgrade of Caboolture River Road (construction 2026, completion 2028) and a 38.5 million dollar wastewater package unlocking the Lilywood suburb, funded under the SEQ City Deal Growth Areas Compact.
Waraba City Coles Shopping Centre
Neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket with specialty retail, liquor store, landscaped public areas and approximately 300 car parks. The development is the first major retail centre serving the new Waraba (formerly Caboolture West) community. Recent developer updates confirm construction has commenced with associated road and infrastructure upgrades.
Baycrown Property Group Development
A 634-lot residential development by Baycrown Property Group located at Craig Road and Caboolture River Road, forming part of the initial approvals in Caboolture West. Lots range from 300sqm to 580sqm, with the majority falling between 400sqm and 450sqm.
Lilywood Landings
Lilywood Landings is the first master-planned residential community in the new city of Waraba (formerly Caboolture West). Developed by Lennium Group, the 70-hectare riverside haven features over 720 residential lots, 23 hectares of parklands, 1.74km of Caboolture River frontage, and 4.5km of pedestrian and bike paths. The community includes a planned state primary school, childcare centre, and a Coles supermarket currently under construction. With nearly 400 lots already sold and the first residents moved in, the project offers a premium, active outdoor lifestyle with excellent connectivity to Morayfield and Caboolture CBD.
Aire Lilywood
Aire Lilywood is a 266-lot residential subdivision located in the new city of Waraba (formerly Caboolture West). The estate features open spaces, pedestrian and bike paths, and is part of a broader masterplanned community designed to accommodate significant regional growth. Construction is well advanced with first residents moving in as of late 2025.
Coles Caboolture River Road
New full-line Coles supermarket under construction 477 metres from Lilywood Landings with specialty stores and liquor outlet across three buildings. Part of new town centre development. Construction expected completion 2026.
Lilywood Landings
Lilywood Landings is a 70-hectare masterplanned riverside community in Waraba featuring over 720 residential lots, 23 hectares of parklands, a new state primary school, sporting fields, a childcare centre, and 1.74km of Caboolture River frontage.
2,046 residents of Upper Caboolture are employed, from a labour force of 2,100. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 69.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,107, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce of Upper Caboolture displays a balanced mix of professional and manual employment fields, with the construction sector showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.5% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 2,046 employed local residents, and the unemployment rate sat 1.8% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, while workforce participation closely tracked the Greater Brisbane rate of 70.4%. Census records indicate that a moderate 15.5% of the local workforce operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions should be kept in mind.
The major employment sectors for residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The district exhibits a clear specialization in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.8% of the local workforce, compared to 8.9% across Greater Brisbane. The local market provides relatively few jobs within the area itself, as shown by comparing the count of Census working individuals to resident workers. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 4.5% and the labor force grow by 4.9%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Over the same period, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and the labor force grow by 3.4%, with a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future labor demand in Upper Caboolture. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. While overall national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests Upper Caboolture employment could grow by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that does not account for local population projections.
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Median household income in Upper Caboolture is $2,202 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $828 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,627 a year against an average of $56,280. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Income levels in the Upper Caboolture SA2 are below the national average based on ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Taxpayers in Upper Caboolture SA2 recorded a median income of $49,627 and an average income of $56,280, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $55,265 for median income and $62,673 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household income in the 78th percentile ($2,202 weekly) and personal income in the 54th percentile.
The weekly household income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 37.0% of residents (1,455 people), which is similar to the regional average of 33.3%. High-income earners are well represented, with 30.4% earning more than $3,000 weekly, showing healthy purchasing capacity. Housing costs consume 14.0% of earnings, and strong income levels place local residents in the 80th percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Upper Caboolture had 1,035 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,058 a month. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in Upper Caboolture at the time of the latest Census was dominated by separate houses at 98.6% of dwellings, with other options like townhouses and apartments comprising 1.4%, compared to the metropolitan Brisbane split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Upper Caboolture stood significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 34.2%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (57.0%) or occupied by tenants (8.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,058 was well above the metropolitan Brisbane benchmark of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $420 compared to the metropolitan figure of $380.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Upper Caboolture are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rental rates are also well above the national median of $375.
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Upper Caboolture counted 1,035 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,249 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 87.3%, consisting of couples with children at 42.9%, couples without children at 35.3%, and single-parent homes at 7.9%. Non-family households account for 12.7% of the total, with single-person living arrangements at 11.4% and group shared housing at 1.4%. The median household occupancy of 3.0 individuals is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.7% of adults in Upper Caboolture hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates of 14.7% tracking well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation highlights both a developmental hurdle and a target for educational investment. Bachelor degrees represent 11.1% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 46.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificate qualifications at 35.9%. The rate of educational engagement is high, with 27.1% of the population currently registered in formal study.
This comprises 9.8% of residents in secondary schools, 8.9% in primary schools, and 3.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Getting around Upper Caboolture means driving: households keep an average of 2.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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67.2% of residents in Upper Caboolture report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics indicate below-average outcomes in Upper Caboolture, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic health issues, with common conditions slightly more frequent than average across both young and old age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 48% of the population (~1,868 people). This compares to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical concerns identified in the area are arthritis, affecting 9.4% of residents, and mental health conditions, affecting 8.3%. Meanwhile, 67.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Residents of working age display a higher than average rate of chronic illnesses. The population includes 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over (811 people), which exceeds the Greater Brisbane share of 15.1%, while national health rankings are generally consistent with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Upper Caboolture is largely Australian-born, at 84.2% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (29.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Upper Caboolture exhibits a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 84.2% of residents born in Australia, 91.9% holding citizenship, and 96.1% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 49.3% of the local population, compared to 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. In terms of ancestral heritage, the three most common backgrounds reported in Upper Caboolture are English, representing 33.0% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 26.8%, Australian, representing 29.8%, which is higher than the regional average of 23.2%, and Irish, representing 7.7%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with German ancestry overrepresented at 5.8% of the local population compared to 4.2% regionally, Welsh ancestry at 0.7% compared to 0.5% regionally, and Samoan ancestry underrepresented at 0.3% compared to 0.9% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Upper Caboolture is 41. 22.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 41, Upper Caboolture residents are older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and slightly older than the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, there is a notable concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket at 12.0% locally, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 10.3%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 4.1% to 7.5% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.7% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 16.2% to 13.2%.
Demographic projections show that the age profile will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 522 people (177%) from 294 to 817.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Upper Caboolture
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 641 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,260 at the 2021 Census → 3,933 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (313041376). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.